I get it better now. But why do people make a lot of fuss about it. Sometime all I read is that a knife is integral bolster and it make it sound like a big deal
These integral bolsters often lead to a reverse belly due to a protruding fingerguard after a lot of steeling or poor sharpening. You should have it flush with a relief bevel. Not such a problem with carbon steel as it is not that abrasion resistant, a lot of work with soft stainless, though.
I get it better now. But why do people make a lot of fuss about it. Sometime all I read is that a knife is integral bolster and it make it sound like a big deal
Reading all the above it doesn't look like it is that important. Ie the grind and heat treat are far more important that integral bolsters. It might be that people are paying a premium for the makers skill in these rather than the bolster itself.
Hi Steve,
To be honest I have never held one. And don't think I would have a chance to hold one for quite a while.
So I was curios about them.
Regards,
Rami
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